S1 E2 - James Gee; Startup Grind, Capella Kerst, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of geCKo Materials, Joe Pambianco, a Fortune 100 culture architect

TODAY on Silicon Valley Impact we talk with James Gee of Startup Grind about what startups need to position themselves for success in their early stages and beyond. Also joining us is the brilliant Capella Kerst, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of geCKo Materials, who will share about her startup journey and the cutting edge technology behind "the bio-inspired adhesive company." Our local small business guest is Joe Pambianco, a Fortune 100 culture architect who launched a consulting company after years of leading a big tech company’s internal training and performance teams. We hear about the challenges and benefits of being a coach in Silicon Valley. Finally, we will speak with Gregory Manly about being laid off from his job in tech and what he has done to rise above and land his next role. We want those who have experienced the pain of being laid off to never feel alone, while sharing strategies for overcoming and standing out. This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact. The purpose of this show is to provide access and insight into Silicon Valley business. We promise it's going to be messy and fun ... much like launching or growing a business. Topics include: Startup, Small Business, Big Business, HR Strategies, Leadership, Funding and Financing, Communication, GTM, Building Culture, Sales, Marketing, and much more!